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South Korea Customs Tariff 2026 (KCS)

✔ Tariff data verified: July 2026 (KCS Customs Schedule)

Free, fast English lookup of the 2026 official KCS customs tariff schedule. Browse all 5,755 HS-6 subheadings across 98 chapters and 21 WCO sections — complete with statutory duty rates, 10% VAT (부가가치세), valuation rules, and binding customs rulings.

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South Korea (KCS / HSK) Tariff & Clearance Summary

Tariff Schedule 2026 Korea Customs Tariff Schedule (HSK)
Valuation Basis CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight)
De Minimis Threshold KRW 150,000 / USD 200 KORUS
Import Tax / VAT 10% VAT (부가가치세)
Official Authority: Korea Customs Service (관세청 - KCS) (KCS Customs Valuation and Classification Institute (관세평가분류원)) 🧮 Calculate South Landed Duty & Taxes →

Most-Searched Customs Tariff Lines in South Korea

20 High-Volume Commercial Commodities
HS 0901.11 South Korea Tariff →
Green Unroasted Coffee (HS 0901.11) View green unroasted coffee 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 8471.30 South Korea Tariff →
Laptops & Portable Computers (HS 8471.30) View laptops & portable computers 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 6109.10 South Korea Tariff →
Cotton T-Shirts (HS 6109.10) View cotton t-shirts 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 8517.13 South Korea Tariff →
Smartphones & Cellular Phones (HS 8517.13) View smartphones & cellular phones 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 3303.00 South Korea Tariff →
Perfumes & Toilet Waters (HS 3303.00) View perfumes & toilet waters 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 8541.43 South Korea Tariff →
Solar Panels & Photovoltaics (HS 8541.43) View solar panels & photovoltaics 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 8507.60 South Korea Tariff →
Lithium-Ion Accumulators (HS 8507.60) View lithium-ion accumulators 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 3304.99 South Korea Tariff →
Cosmetics & Skin Care Preparations (HS 3304.99) View cosmetics & skin care preparations 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 6404.11 South Korea Tariff →
Sports Footwear & Athletic Shoes (HS 6404.11) View sports footwear & athletic shoes 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 8708.99 South Korea Tariff →
Automotive Parts & Accessories (HS 8708.99) View automotive parts & accessories 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 8539.52 South Korea Tariff →
LED Lamps & Lighting Units (HS 8539.52) View led lamps & lighting units 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 8418.10 South Korea Tariff →
Combined Refrigerator-Freezers (HS 8418.10) View combined refrigerator-freezers 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 6205.20 South Korea Tariff →
Men’s Woven Cotton Shirts (HS 6205.20) View men’s woven cotton shirts 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 4202.22 South Korea Tariff →
Handbags & Leather Accessories (HS 4202.22) View handbags & leather accessories 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 9403.60 South Korea Tariff →
Wooden Furniture & Fixtures (HS 9403.60) View wooden furniture & fixtures 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 1806.31 South Korea Tariff →
Chocolate Confectionery & Bars (HS 1806.31) View chocolate confectionery & bars 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 2204.21 South Korea Tariff →
Wine of Fresh Grapes (≤2L) (HS 2204.21) View wine of fresh grapes (≤2l) 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 9503.00 South Korea Tariff →
Children’s Toys & Scale Models (HS 9503.00) View children’s toys & scale models 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 8712.00 South Korea Tariff →
Bicycles & Non-Motorized Cycles (HS 8712.00) View bicycles & non-motorized cycles 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements
HS 0409.00 South Korea Tariff →
Natural Honey (HS 0409.00) View natural honey 2026 KCS duty rate & clearance requirements

WCO Tariff Sections (21 Sections)

Sections I through XXI

Full Tariff Chapter Directory (All 98 Chapters)

Every chapter linked · ≤2 clicks to any code
Ch 01Live AnimalsCh 02Meat & Edible Meat OffalCh 03Fish & Crustaceans, MolluscsCh 04Dairy Produce; Birds' Eggs; Natural HoneyCh 05Products of Animal Origin, NESCh 06Live Trees & Other Plants; Bulbs, RootsCh 07Edible Vegetables & Certain Roots & TubersCh 08Edible Fruit & Nuts; Citrus PeelCh 09Coffee, Tea, Maté & SpicesCh 10CerealsCh 11Products of Milling Industry; Malt; StarchesCh 12Oil Seeds & Oleaginous FruitsCh 13Lac; Gums, Resins & Vegetable SapsCh 14Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Products NESCh 15Animal or Vegetable Fats & OilsCh 16Preparations of Meat, Fish or CrustaceansCh 17Sugars & Sugar ConfectioneryCh 18Cocoa & Cocoa PreparationsCh 19Preparations of Cereals, Flour or StarchCh 20Preparations of Vegetables, Fruit or NutsCh 21Miscellaneous Edible PreparationsCh 22Beverages, Spirits & VinegarCh 23Residues & Waste From Food Industries; FodderCh 24Tobacco & Manufactured Tobacco SubstitutesCh 25Salt; Sulfur; Earths & Stone; Lime & CementCh 26Ores, Slag & AshCh 27Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils & Distillation ProductsCh 28Inorganic Chemicals; Compounds of Precious MetalsCh 29Organic ChemicalsCh 30Pharmaceutical ProductsCh 31FertilizersCh 32Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Pigments & PaintsCh 33Essential Oils; Perfumery & CosmeticsCh 34Soap, Surface-Active Agents, Washing PreparationsCh 35Albuminoidal Substances; Starches; GluesCh 36Explosives; Pyrotechnics; MatchesCh 37Photographic or Cinematographic GoodsCh 38Miscellaneous Chemical ProductsCh 39Plastics & Articles ThereofCh 40Rubber & Articles ThereofCh 41Raw Hides & Skins & LeatherCh 42Articles of Leather; Travel Goods; HandbagsCh 43Furskins & Artificial FurCh 44Wood & Articles of Wood; Wood CharcoalCh 45Cork & Articles of CorkCh 46Manufactures of Straw or Other Plaiting MaterialsCh 47Pulp of Wood or Other Cellulosic MaterialCh 48Paper & Paperboard; Articles of Paper PulpCh 49Printed Books, Newspapers, PicturesCh 50SilkCh 51Wool, Fine or Coarse Animal HairCh 52CottonCh 53Other Vegetable Textile Fibers; Paper YarnCh 54Man-Made Filaments; Strip of Man-Made MaterialsCh 55Man-Made Staple FibersCh 56Wadding, Felt & Nonwovens; Yarns; Twine & CordageCh 57Carpets & Other Textile Floor CoveringsCh 58Special Woven Fabrics; Tufted Fabrics; LaceCh 59Impregnated, Coated or Laminated Textile FabricsCh 60Knitted or Crocheted FabricsCh 61Apparel & Clothing Accessories, KnittedCh 62Apparel & Clothing Accessories, Not KnittedCh 63Other Made-Up Textile Articles; Worn ClothingCh 64Footwear, Gaiters & Parts ThereofCh 65Headgear & Parts ThereofCh 66Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, WhipsCh 67Prepared Feathers & Down & ArticlesCh 68Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, AsbestosCh 69Ceramic ProductsCh 70Glass & GlasswareCh 71Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious Metals & JewelryCh 72Iron & SteelCh 73Articles of Iron or SteelCh 74Copper & Articles ThereofCh 75Nickel & Articles ThereofCh 76Aluminum & Articles ThereofCh 78Lead & Articles ThereofCh 79Zinc & Articles ThereofCh 80Tin & Articles ThereofCh 81Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles ThereofCh 82Tools, Cutlery, Spoons & Forks of Base MetalCh 83Miscellaneous Articles of Base MetalCh 84Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery & Mechanical AppliancesCh 85Electrical Machinery & Equipment; Sound RecordersCh 86Railway or Tramway Locomotives & Rolling StockCh 87Vehicles Other Than Railway Rolling StockCh 88Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts ThereofCh 89Ships, Boats & Floating StructuresCh 90Optical, Photographic, Medical & Precision InstrumentsCh 91Clocks & Watches & Parts ThereofCh 92Musical Instruments; Parts & AccessoriesCh 93Arms & Ammunition; Parts & AccessoriesCh 94Furniture; Bedding, Mattresses, LampsCh 95Toys, Games & Sports RequisitesCh 96Miscellaneous Manufactured ArticlesCh 97Works of Art, Collectors' Pieces & AntiquesCh 98Special Classification Provisions

Frequently Asked Questions: South Korea (KCS / HSK) Tariff Schedule

How do I search the 2026 KCS tariff schedule for South Korea? ▾
Search the official 2026 KCS tariff schedule by typing any product keyword (e.g. coffee, laptop, t-shirt) or 6-digit HS code (e.g. 0901.11) into the search bar above, or press Ctrl + K anywhere on hscodedb.com.
Is hscodedb.com an official KCS customs portal? ▾
No. hscodedb.com is an independent customs reference database indexing South Korea tariff data. For official legal declarations and binding rulings, consult the official Korea Customs Service (관세청 - KCS) portal.
Which official authority governs customs tariffs in South Korea? ▾
Customs duty administration and tariff classification in South Korea are governed by Korea Customs Service (관세청 - KCS).
How many total HS codes exist in the South Korea (KCS / HSK) tariff database? ▾
hscodedb.com indexes all 5,755 universal WCO 6-digit Harmonized System subheadings for South Korea (KCS / HSK), structured across 98 chapters and 21 WCO sections, alongside full national 8, 9, or 10-digit tariff extensions.
What is the valuation basis for South Korea (KCS / HSK) customs duty calculation? ▾
South Korea (KCS / HSK) duty calculation is assessed on a CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) basis under official customs valuation rules.
What is the de minimis duty-free threshold for South Korea (KCS / HSK)? ▾
Shipments entering South Korea (KCS / HSK) under KRW 150,000 / USD 200 KORUS may qualify for duty-free entry provisions.
What import tax or VAT applies to imports in South Korea (KCS / HSK)? ▾
What import tax or VAT applies: 10% VAT (부가가치세) in addition to statutory customs duties.
Which customs authority issues official classification rulings in South Korea (KCS / HSK)? ▾
Official binding tariff rulings in South Korea (KCS / HSK) are administered by Korea Customs Service (관세청 - KCS) via KCS Customs Valuation and Classification Institute (관세평가분류원).
Are tariff rates updated for 2026 under South Korea (KCS / HSK) customs schedules? ▾
Yes. All statutory duty schedules, tariff lines, and trade remedy overlays for South Korea (KCS / HSK) are aligned with verified 2026 official publications.
Can I calculate total landed costs including duty, shipping, and VAT for South Korea (KCS / HSK)? ▾
Yes. Use our dedicated South Korea (KCS / HSK) Duty & Tax Calculator ↗ to calculate landed costs, duties, processing fees, and sales taxes.
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